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Shizuka Shizuoka Matcha

Shizuka is a classic matcha with Shizuoka as the clear origin in the catalog. Choose this matcha if you want aromatic Japanese matcha with a recognizable regional story.

Matcha type Shizuoka matcha
Shizuka Shizuoka Matcha Japanese matcha powder for latte and hot water preparation

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Shizuka Shizuoka Matcha

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Flavor profile

How to read the flavor profile

Use the flavor profile as a quick impression of the matcha. Aroma, umami, bitterness and color help you compare whether a matcha is better suited to hot water, latte or recipes. The final taste depends on dosage, water temperature, preparation and ingredients such as milk, sugar, cream or batter.

Aroma

5/5

Very strong aroma

Umami

3/5

Clear umami

Bitterness

3/5

Clear bitterness

Color

3/5

Clear green color

What makes this matcha special?

Shizuka is a classic matcha with a clearly aromatic character. The taste is firmer than the softest ceremonial matchas, but that is exactly why it stays recognizable in both hot water preparation and latte. Choose Shizuka when you want Japanese matcha with more aroma and a clear Shizuoka reference.

Taste

With hot water, you mainly taste Shizuka's aromatic character. The taste is more present than with the softest drinking matchas, but stays pleasant when you dose carefully. In milk, Shizuka becomes rounder and more approachable, making it suitable for daily use as matcha with hot water, Matcha Latte or Iced Matcha.

Origin and tea profile

Shizuka has Shizuoka as a recognizable Japanese region reference. For many tea lovers, Shizuoka is a well-known tea region, giving this matcha extra context alongside taste and preparation. Because Shizuka is listed as a blend, you mainly choose it for the aromatic character, the Shizuoka reference and its use in matcha with hot water, latte or Iced Matcha.

Does this matcha fit you?

Choose Shizuka if you want aromatic Japanese matcha with a clear Shizuoka reference. It is suitable for Matcha Latte, Iced Matcha and hot water preparation.

Best for

  • Latte
  • Matcha with hot water
  • Daily matcha
  • Discovering Shizuoka

Choice guide

  • Choose Shizuka when you want aromatic Japanese matcha with a clear Shizuoka reference.
  • Taste Shizuka with hot water first and then try a latte to discover how the aroma develops with milk.
  • Because Shizuka is listed as a blend, the focus is mainly on the region, the aromatic character and how it tastes in your preparation.

Quality information

ISO22000JAS OrganicFDA

What we know about this matcha

  • Harvest: first flush
  • Region: Shizuoka
  • Cultivar: Blend

Prepare and taste

Prepare Shizuka with hot water at about 70 to 80 degrees Celsius to taste its aromatic character properly. If you make a latte, first whisk the matcha smooth with a small amount of hot water and then add warm or cold milk. This prevents lumps and clearly shows how Shizuka changes from clear and green to rounder and creamier.

Why choose this one?

Shizuka is a good choice if you want aromatic Japanese matcha with a clear Shizuoka reference. It fits customers who want to choose consciously by taste, region and preparation without the matcha becoming too specialized.

Which matcha fits better?

Shizuka fits you if you want aromatic Japanese matcha for hot water preparation and for latte. The clear Shizuoka reference makes the choice recognizable, while the character mainly revolves around aroma, balance and daily use.